I am not a fan of bars and grills, but I made this one of my few exceptions. In the wooded road between Farmingdale and Squankum, you will find this bar and grill. Brand: 4/5 I appreciate the awareness of Irish heritage within this establishment. I do believe I remember passing through years ago and the old symbols being the American and Irish flags, which I definitely missed. The official slogan is: Where There's Good Food, Good Friends & Good Times. I have a problem with the repetitiveness of the word "good," since it would take longer for any newcomer to read it compared to a shorter slogan. Inside, you will find a central bar with booths surrounding it, with many neon signs of shamrocks, along with many televisions. Website: 5/5 It looks well-updated, with the functional pages leading you to the menu and the location. It also has that solid green color with the specific Hibernian shade as the color scheme, which fits the site. Wait Time: 5/5 I did not experience any interruptions. Ambiance: 5/5 The establishment did start to get noisy as the day got longer, but it mostly came from the bar section, whereas I ate at the booths. The bar and the booths had a good amount of space apart. The classic rock played smoothly over the radio, while the televisions did not have an intrusive volume. Food: 4/5 Even though it is a bar and grill, I decided to order a non-alcoholic course. So, I ordered the Irish Nachos, which consists of waffle fries, pepper-jack cheese, green onions, bacon bits, and sides of sour cream. I did think that the pepper-jack cheese had a liquid texture. The green onions complement the cheese in giving the dish its sharp taste. They had the appropriate amount of heat and the fries held their forms, whether with the cheese or immersed in sour cream. The contrast of the cool sour cream and the hot cheese definitely complemented well with each waffle fry. Service: 5/5 I confess that I did awkwardly enter into the establishment due to my nervousness. However, I was accommodated well despite my poor first impressions. Worth The Money?: 4/5 I will say that this dish has a great place here, for the Irish Nachos did not cynically appropriate Irish or Mexican cuisine, rather offers a hybridized dish with a unique twist. Though, if Irish heritage is to become a central aesthetic to this establishment, then I would like to see words and phrases in Irish Gaelic in either the marketing or the menu. The business would benefit to have the Irish diaspora relearn their mother-tongue, since it is an endangered language in the Republic of Ireland. Maybe "Spinach and Artichoke Dip" could have a Irish Gaelic translation just below in shorter font called "Taos Spionáiste agus Bliosán." A good slogan has short syntax, meaning that it has the ability to encapsulate a wondrous experience within a few marketable words. The slogan at the end of the menu fitted the bar and grill better which is: Your Seat's Always Waiting. It also would have helped the website to include a brief historical backstory of Mulligan's Bar and Grill. Other than that, the website does have a good feel of the establishment before you even enter inside. The waitress did remark how the booth section did not have enough heat, though I did not notice. Nevertheless, it definitely shows how the staff care about the establishment. The service that I got matched the quality of the Irish Nachos, and the food's preparation matched the time it took to wait. Eating during that time matched the ambiance slightly, with no problems with it, nor the wait time it took to make them. While I cannot say I would return since I never drink in a public place, I would say that the price was definitely worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars I appreciate the experience of returning to my ancestral roots with every bite of Irish Nachos. As such, the Original Mulligan's Bar and Grill deserves a good "Sláinte!" from me. Recommend To... Anyone looking for Irish-inspired food with modern twists. You will find it in Mulligan's. read more

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Great atmosphere, great service. Good drinks. Food was tasty with nice size portions. I had a burger and it was very good quality and taste. Simple place and simply good read more

The "mini" eggplant parm stromboli from Mulligan's . Delicious... and absolutely nothing mini about it. Came here for some live music and football - the place was packed! Will definitely be back. read more

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We were always please when we ordered the chicken or beef fajita salad. However recently we have noticed that the salad has gotten smaller and less chicken and beef has been added to salad notwithstanding the fact that the price has increased from $16 to $26. We have been going to this restaurant for over 13 years and can't believe they are diminishing the value of the fajita salad we have enjoyed for so many years. read more

Total Jersey bar. Good Irish specialties especially the stew. Price is reasonable. The Irish stew is excellent read more

Went to Mulligans with a group of ten. Nicole was our waitress and she was spectacular! Food was great and had a good night.

Great time at Mulligans last night! The table ordered 10 different meals, and EVERYTHING was delicious! Our waiter was Nicole, who was GREAT! The menu has something for everyone, that's why we went there for my birthday. Highly recommend. read more

At one point I'd have given it rave reviews but new ownership, new budget, no regard for quality or the taste of ppl who want a good meal. I'm sure they'll retain the blue collar bar flies and the seasonal folk looking for a 19th hole but the food has taken a horrible nose dive since it changed hands. Let's remove the pic with the crinkle cut fries bc now the fries have never been part of any potato I know, and every ingredient in the Cuban panini is so cheap sub quality I wouldn't feed it to my dog. Even the plates got smaller. Wtf meat has changed, service is slow (kitchen, not waitresses) and the terrific sausage they used to serve is gone. Or maybe they lost their chef? It's a shame but for a meal I won't stop there. Honestly the food is for lack of a better word barely mediocre. Soups, sandies, burgers pastas... I'd stop but the list of mediocrity does not. read more

First thing I saw walking in was a cockroach on the counter, not a good start. Prices are higher than before and the new menu changes aren't for the better. The shepherd's pie came out greasy and way more expensive than it used to be. Overall I didn't enjoy the food at all. The staff are friendly and welcoming, but you can see a lot of changes in the kitchen staff and changes in food and the overall environment don't recommend unless coming in for a drink. read more

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This place is great. Food is always on point and it's affordable. Great burgers and dinners. New owners are doing a great job. It's still way too bright inside for a bar restaurant. That was always a problem before and the new owners have kept it too bright inside. It would feel way better if they dimmed the lights a bit, especially around the bar. It's not an operating room. They definitely need more waitresses when it's busy on weekends as getting refills or anything else takes a long time. but go here, it's great. Five stars all day. read more

Very casual and family freindly Irish pub style bar & grill restaurant. I was Jonesing for a great cheesesteak and Mulligan's chef did not disappoint! Great crusty roll, very generous portions of meat and fries I only ate half of the sandwich and a small amount of fries as the portions were hearty. My craving was pleasantly satisfied. My friend had a cheeseburger that was juicy and fresh. She also took a lot of her meal to go. Staff, servers, and bartenders were all friendly, accommodating and helpful Fun and upbeat atmosphere and if you're local you'll definitely see somebody you know in here. Been here many times because they deliver consistent, good and delicious food. We enjoy coming here; not just for the food but the welcoming, fun and relaxed atmosphere. If you have an Irish background you'll feel comfortable @ Mulligan's. I highly recommend Mulligan's for a casual, comfortable and chill time. read more

Had a great time sampling and promoting here. The staff here is very nice. They pay attention to the detail that you need and the food is amazing. That's what really brought me back here. The food was amazing and the ambience was very welcoming. read more

It was my first time here, definitely will be coming back! Staff was super friendly, fast, and efficient. Food was amazing. Definitely worth trying out if you're in the area. read more

this was in my dive bar list and had to try it. the place was pretty busy, we sat at the bar and got a stella artois with some wings which were 6 for $6 great deal I got the mild. I also got the chicken caesar wrap with fries which was pretty good. Definitely a cool bar, friendly staff and good atmosphere read more

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Service was good and food was yummy. Had open face turkey sandwich and chicken wrap. Quiet time late lunch so not too crowded

I used to come to mulligans atleast once a week , it even was the home of my 1st job ... but as the years went by and the place went under new ownership , they changed too much , mulligans used to be a family friendly place , somewhere I celebrated many birthdays , and where we went to have food after my mothers funeral, mulligans used to feel like home to me with a warm inviting vibe , good food , and friendly staff where I knew every staffs name ... I wouldn't even bring my child here if I had one , the staff I knew are gone, the warm loving smiles and feeling of being in a nice restaurant.. vanished and replaced with your average bar feeling.. the new booths make the place feel crowded while the giant televisions are overwhelming, mulligans has lost my business as a once loyal customer coming once a week weither pickup or staying to eat .. to not coming back , I'm highly disappointed in what mulligans has become , even the beloved menu has shrunk in size .. they chose to focus on looks over what customers knew and loved read more

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Decent food. Waitstaff disappears. Trivia night is fun but we are discussing question 2 and she's already reading question 5. Give teams time to discuss! Also, give a few minutes leeway to start. Walked in at 7:04 and round 1 was ending. read more

Food is always top shelf ! Service is friendly and knowledgable . This is more than a shot & beer bar . If you are in the area and want good food and friendly atmosphere , this is the place . Never had a bad time here . Order what you want ! You won't be unhappy . Bar or table is never a problem . Plenty of parking free . read more

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Love this place. One of those places that we know what we like to order and they deliver consistent and makes us very happy. Best Reuben and hubby loves the fajitas. Pizza is really good. We even order it take out. Nice people and good servers. read more

Obviously the change was not for the better. Totally disappointed in the service and the quality of food and drinks. Ordered a pizza for my wife and I with sausage and peppers and it had absolutely no flavor how can you make a pizza without any taste had to add salt and pepper and it still wasn't any good. The drinks had a total lack of alcohol weak as hell. As a long time customer I'd say that unless they change what their doing I'll go to Woodies down the street. read more

seems the head chef left due to a cut in pay. The assistant cook must be trying to do what he can but there's only so much one can do. Friday night waited 48 minutes for a cheesesteak and a roast beef melt. it never made it to our table. The owner was not around to oversee the room. We paid for our drinks apologized and went to burger 25 I have been going to mulligans for over a decade. New owner took over months ago. Waitresses gone. All new staff. Food has been getting slower and slower for the past 3 months. we're moving on. Sad to go read more

Dana was an amazing server, food was a little slow but was very good, Donna was always attentive with service and she explained why the food took a longer time than usual. read more

Nice size restaurant with a huge bar. Service was good and food was tasty. My only disappointment was warm fries. Hot fries are a must for me and most of the restaurants I've been to are the same. Guess I should get used to it or order a different side. I had a roast beef pannini with carmalized onions,, mushrooms, cheese and horseradish. Delicious! My daughter had a fried chicken taco bowl salad which she enjoyed but couldn't finish it. Good size salad. My son in law had the cheesesteak sub and he couldn't finish it either. Lol. Definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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Food was beyond exceptional, the service staff was super welcoming, courteous, and on top of everything. Think of this place like an urban cheers! I would absolutely recommend a visit to Mulligans. I know I will definately be frequenting ..... well worth it! read more

Came here after a round of golf nearby. Ordered a Reuben sandwich and a beer. Didn't seem necessarily busy but waited easily 20 minutes and nothing....server came over and said food would be right out. I set a phone timer for 10 minutes and still no food. Paid for beer and left. Reading the reviews, seems to be common occurrence. Will not be going back to see if anything changes. read more

LOVE this place! Yes, yes, I 100% recommended this place for food & drinks. The food is amazing & the staff is equally as amazing & the sweetest people you could meet. My family and I come here anytime there is a game or event at the nearby high school and it's a great place for families & large or small groups. So far everything we've eaten here is great. My personal favorite is The French Dip sandwich. We love the wings, tenders, fresh onion soup & my newest favorite the Horseradish & Beef Soup. On this night we sat at the bar just me & my husband for the first time since Covid shut everything down (so over 2 years). It felt so nice to sit at the bar, have drinks, eat & meet new people. We really had a great time & the bartender made sure our glasses were never empty. It's a no brainer that we'll be regulars for sure. read more

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I have been by this place many times and stopped in here about six years ago before my yelping days. Upon arriving I did not recognize the place at all. Like most places in Howell, it's not gourmet but the food is decent. Dress is very casual. This is not a hipster place hangout. But it's friendly and "down-home". Sarah, a veteran server, was super. I was there for New Years Eve party, to watch the band, NRG and partake in the festivities. Plenty of party favors and a fun nite. Prices are reasonable. read more

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Awful food and the server Casey was so awful he couldn't communicate at all! Don't come here!!! As you can see on this post the server reacted as love! This is what we are dealing with in Farmingdale!!! If you ever think about going there Move on don't waste your money it's pure garbage!!! read more

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Amazing food!! The portions were gigantic. It was a great surprise. I only ate about 1/4 of my rueben. Servers and staff were accommodating and friendly, considering we brought a big group of hockey players. They were very efficient too. Nice bar off the beaten path. It was great being 2 minutes down the toad from the ice rink. read more

Always great food & service at this down home restaurant. Immediately upon walking in you will get the non corporate/no franchise feel of the local establishment. Just good food, bar & grill menu! Enjoy. read more

Walking in, we got a smell of seafood and it smelled really good. Once in, we weren't sure if we went in the right door as we just stood there and had to wonder if we sit ourselves. A hostess came over and had us wait until someone left their table, even though there were other empty tables around. It was only a few minutes though so it wasn't a big deal. The server wasn't very attentive to us. Took a few minutes to get her to come and take drink orders. And then again to place food orders. The food came out quick. My daughter liked her panini, but did say she wished it could have used some extra marinara sauce and her fries lacked seasoning. My wings had flavor, but a little over cooked on the outside. They were big and filling though. The crab dip was very good. And a lot of chips to go with it. After we finished eating, it took over 10 minutes for the waitress to come back and we asked for containers. In my mind, when you ask for containers, it shows you are done eating, and I assumed we would get the check. We did not. We sat another 5-7 minutes as I watched her bring drinks to tables around us then stand at the hostess area talking. I had to get someone else to tell her we wanted our check. It was a little aggravating. Over all, food was average and the server was a little below average. Place looks like it gets a nice crowd. We won't be going back, but only because we don't live in the area. read more

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A zero pretension, come as you are local landmark. Been here many times and the place definitely has a veteran bench in the kitchen, dining room and behind the bar. The crowd is local and if you can find a hipster in the mix, he probably already regrets the pose. My one word summation is authenticity. A sincere hello leads to extremely consistent comfort food, a surprisingly decent steak and barroom treats that will keep the kids properly sedated (mozzarella sticks, Mac and Cheese.) It can get crowded at times but I have never a bad meal here... ever. If you're in the mood for low-key, Mulligan's works. read more

It's been a staple in Farmingdale for years! Wonderful happy hour from 4 to 6 , Except for Tuesday when it is not open. Including well drinks, beer and a lot of food choices. I personally like the grilled Portabella mushroom over a bit of lettuce with mozzarella cheese. Most people come for pizza, large burgers or sandwiches! Always a great atmosphere, come join the Fun, With bartender Jimmy! read more

Awful service ..seemed like the .bartender was inexpensive .. had no clue .. Food took forever I realize it was Father's Day .. but come on

only restaurant I ever walked out of. I waited 75min for a single plate and it never came. nothing but empty glasses along the bar and the bartender was nowhere to be found. place is total trash. read more

ordered takeout, got a burger and asked for no pickles and no onions. I inspected the burger and did not see any pickles or onions. When I bit into the burger, the only taste in my mouth was pickles. There was a PILE of pickles hidden underneath the cheese. Who does that. I don't understand what happened and how they managed to get the onions right and not the pickles. I never leave reviews for places but this was just so mind boggling that i had to. It would've been a decent burger otherwise. read more

It's been many years since I've been to Mulligans; way before Yelp. This visit is during the covid-19 outbreak so it was take out only. We like ordering local because supporting businesses during this time is paramount. We don't know who'll be around after it's all said and done. I ordered a cheese burger club sandwich on rye toast. The sandwich was OK but I think it would have been much better served on site rather than to go. Burgers don't travel real well I guess. Service was very friendly and appreciated. Cheers! read more

This will no longer be my place to eat or drink after 25 years of being my favorite family place , they not only embarrassed me and made me and my family uncomfortable and didn't even wait on me or my cousin that just lost his wife till every one was done eating' No manager was there' I just left and got a sub on the way home ' I asked for them to give my cousin a sandwich to go ! We made reservations in advance and there was no waitress to help' this was at 330 in the afternoon!!! There was 10 of us but only 8 were served!! I go there at least 4 times a month and tip very well !! Not any more !! Never in my life did I feel so embarrassed and angry!!! Victoria Kovacofsky read more

Always a pleasure being here, with the right service.. the food is awesome, atmosphere is cozy and the happy hour specials are worth it.. I live a few yards from here but I do give my honest opinion.. theres another local bar that's not even close to this when it comes to atmosphere, STAFF, and overall experience. read more

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I order the St. Patty's Day special from this establishment. This is the third time my wife and I grabbed a meal from this tavern. Sabrina to my order which to my surprise was the "corn beef n cabbage dinner we've shared in Ocean / Monmouth County. Our next visit I intend to eat inside. Kelly's of Neptune has competition . read more